COURSE OVERVIEW
Gain a strong foundation for teaching the Pure elements of AS Further Mathematics with our professional development course.
Our Subject Knowledge Live | AS Further Mathematics: Pure Foundations is designed for teachers who are new to teaching the subject or looking to strengthen their understanding of its core pure content.
Across four interactive online sessions, you will explore five key topics that underpin the compulsory Pure content of AS Further Mathematics: complex numbers, matrices, vectors, series and polynomials. The course combines subject knowledge with classroom-focused approaches, modelling effective pedagogy and the use of technology to help bring ideas to life. You will also have the opportunity to discuss teaching approaches, resources and common challenges with expert tutors and other teachers in a supportive small-group setting.
4 online sessions
The four online sessions will last 90 minutes and be held via the Big Blue Button (BBB), which will be accessible via MEI’s learning platform, Integral.
You will also have one year of access to course-specific resources online via MEI’s learning platform, Integral.
The course will run once in the Autumn term and once in the Summer term. Please view or download the study schedule for specific dates.
Please ensure you are able to attend at least 75% of your chosen scheduled sessions before applying.
Summary
| Format | Online |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Sessions | 4 |
| Time: | Various |
| Cost | Free to state-funded teachers; £135 otherwise |
The course will run once in the Autumn term and once in the Summer term.
The next course starts on Tuesday, 3 November
Curriculum: A level Mathematics
Focus: Subject knowledge, Pure
What you will learn
Develop secure subject knowledge and practical teaching approaches to support confident delivery of key AS Further Mathematics Pure elements.
Effective Teaching Approaches
See pedagogy modelled by expert tutors and reflect on ways to explain concepts clearly and support student understanding.
Use Technology To Support Learning
Consider how technology can be used to embed key ideas, explore concepts dynamically and connect learning to recent examination-style questions.
Strengthen Subject Knowledge
Deepen your understanding of five essential pure topics that form the foundation of AS Further Mathematics.
An excellent introduction to most of the core pure topics at AS. I really like the applications to further study and the use of technology too. This will definitely enhance my teaching.
Lots of interesting concepts refreshed.
Study Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions and concerns answered
The DfE provides funding so that places on this course are free to teachers from state-funded schools and colleges in England. For those who do not meet this criterion, the course fee of £135 will apply.
Priority will be given to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges in England. Where we have spare capacity, we extend our support to other teachers and operate a waiting list.
Teachers who are new to teaching A level Further Mathematics and those who wish to prepare to enrol in our Extended Course, Teaching Further Mathematics 1 (TFM1).
Yes. Trainee teachers are eligible to join all Subject Knowledge Live courses, however the standard course fee will apply. If you have secured a role in a state-funded school or college in England, or are currently undertaking a placement in one, and the school is willing to be named on your application, you will be eligible to attend free of charge.
This course covers a selection of the topics from each of the major specifications, but should not be considered comprehensive.
This course will take a peer-to-peer approach: we will be delivering subject knowledge whilst modelling recommended pedagogies. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the practices demonstrated as well as their own teaching approaches to the content. If you require even greater focus on pedagogy, we recommend our extended professional development programmes.
This course runs in the Autumn and Summer terms, with a range of course days and times available throughout the academic year to support busy teaching schedules. If the current course dates are not suitable, please check back for future listings or stay informed about upcoming course dates.
If this course is not quite what you are looking for, you may like to consider:
When a course is open for applications, please click the Application button on this page to apply. You will need to create a myMEI account if you don’t already have one. You will need to select the event you wish to attend from the registration form.
As part of the AMSP, you can also register for free resources via MEI’s Integral learning platform.
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